05 June 2022 | Football

Former Uganda Cranes head coach Jonathan Mckinstry has revealed some of tactical reasons why the team lost 2-0 to Algeria in the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers.

Mckinstry explained why Uganda looked good in the midfield but had challenges pressing because of the huge gaps that lingered between the first line and second line.

Algeria capitalized on overloads during set pieces into Uganda's area and this was one of the reasons for disappointment.

"The platform for @LesVerts success was their use of space," read a tweet from Mckinstry.

"This disciplined tactical approach ensured they often had players in space to receive the ball, as well as increasing the distances @UgandaCranes needed to cover."

"Often @LesVerts forced @UgandaCranes to adopt a Low Block approach," he added.

"This was likely exacerbated by the poor efficiency of the High Block - which once broken forced the visitors to retreat to defend their box."

Uganda conceded a goal in each half in defeat to dominant Algeria in their group F opening game of the Afcon 2023 qualifiers.

https://twitter.com/johnnymckinstry/status/1533432115848683521

Aissi Mandi and Youcef Belaili scored for the Desert Foxes in a game Farouk Miya missed a crucial penalty in the first half.

In the same group F, Tanzania drew 1-1 with Niger in the early kick off implying that Uganda are now bottom with no point.

Next on menu for the Cranes is a home clash against Niger on Thursday at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende while Algeria will visit Taifa Stars of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

In other games played on the day, Senegal won 3-1 against Mauritania, Congo lost 4-0 to Mali, Mauritania were 3-0 winners over Sudan, and Burundi drew 1-1 with Namibia while Gambia edged South Sudan 1-0.

Uganda Cranes line-up: Lukwago (GK), Gavin Kizito, Muleme, Lwaliwa, Mugabi, Aucho, Youngman (Kakooza 81’), Okello (Sserwadda 55’), Okwi © (Kiwanuka 74’), Karisa (Bobosi 74’), Miya (Kiiza 74’)

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